Ingredients

1 cup sugar1 cup honey3 large eggs5 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground star anise

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar and honey until blended. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and star anise; gradually beat into sugar mixture.

Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 1-1/2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets.

Bake 4-6 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.